OT / COTA / OTA – Behavioral Health, Alaska (Sign-On)

Universal Health Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings

Pet insurance

Job summary

North Star Behavioral Health Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks an Occupational Therapist/COTA/OTA to help youths gain independence through specialized activities of daily living, cognitive and sensory supports. The OT/COTA/OTA will develop targeted interventions and lead individual and group sessions in collaboration with the Activities Therapy team.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional conduct, and the ability to adapt programming for adolescents and adults within a behavioral health

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1-3 years experience required.
• Current Alaska COTA/OTA or OT registration/license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate needs related to ADLs and ADA accommodations.
• Develop targeted interventions for independence.
• Lead individual and group sessions; collaborate with Activities Therapy team.
• Contribute to treatment planning and progress notes.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients and staff.

Skills

OT principles

Psychiatric diagnoses

Adolescents programming

Group facilitation

Physical activity leadership

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Alaska COTA/OTA or OT license

Tools

Basic computer skills

Office equipment

Job description

North Star Behavioral Health Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks an Occupational Therapist/COTA/OTA to help youths gain independence through specialized activities of daily living, cognitive and sensory supports. The OT/COTA/OTA will develop targeted interventions and lead individual and group sessions in collaboration with the Activities Therapy team.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional conduct, and the ability to adapt programming for adolescents and adults within a behavioral health